A Prospective Single-Arm Investigation Assessing Performance of a Multifunctional Foot Cream in Subjects with Tinea Pedis Interdigitalis and Heel Cracks, Calluses and/or Dry Feet
This prospective, open-label, single-arm investigation evaluated the performance of a multifunctional foot cream used twice daily for 8 weeks in the combined treatment of mild/moderate tinea pedis interdigitalis (TPI) and heel cracks, calluses and/or dry feet in 46 adult subjects. All subjects showed reductions in the severity of symptoms of both TPI (53.7% reduction) and heel cracks, calluses and/or dry feet (51.6% reduction), beginning already after 2 weeks of treatment, with reduction continuation and improvement after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment. Negative mycological cultures were obtained post-treatment in 85.7% of subjects, while 35.7% of subjects also obtained mycological cure (negative mycological culture + negative KOH test). Post-treatment questionnaires showed improved quality of life, good treatment tolerability, easy use, and that 69% of subjects would recommend the product. The results reveal that the foot cream is safe and effective in the combined treatment of TPI and heel cracks, calluses and/or dry feet.
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